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Our dept. assisted Pelican Fire with a Brush Fire on Dam Rd. this afternoon. The homeowner was burning garbage when the fire got out of control. Firefighters quickly contained the fire that was spreading to the house. Fire burned just over a half acre. The fire did burn up to the house and melted the siding off. Firefighters were on scene for approximately 2 hours. DNR and Monico Fire were also dispatched to this call.

Just a reminder, all of Oneida county is currently in the "very high" category for fire danger. This means that no burning is allowed. All burning permits are suspended. For more information you can visit the DNR website to see the current fire danger and if there are any burning restrictions. ... See MoreSee Less

Our dept. was dispatched just before 1pm for a reported Brush fire off Country Terrace Rd off Hwy C. DNR and Pelican Fire were also dispatched for automatic aid. Stella Fire was dispatched for a Tanker to assist with water. Firefighters arrived on scene to just over an half acre burning in brush small popple and larger pine trees. Firefighters quickly advanced several handlines to contain the fire while DNR used one of their heavy units to put a furrow around to assure the fire from spreading further. After fire was knocked down firefighters continued on scene for 2 hours with suppression efforts for over haul and making sure all hot spots were extinguished.